Trip overview

This tour is one of our most compact programs that invite you to experience Vietnam's geography and culture. Within 7 days, this tour will give you a moderate schedule enabling an in-depth visit at each site, from North to South, you will explore the Hanoi capital, the World Heritage site of Halong bay, Hoi an town, the former Champa Kingdom capital and religious centre, My Son and the Bustle of Saigon

Trip overview

This tour is one of our most compact programs that invite you to experience Vietnam's geography and culture. Within 7 days, this tour will give you a moderate schedule enabling an in-depth visit at each site, from North to South, you will explore the Hanoi capital, the World Heritage site of Halong bay, Hoi an town, the former Champa Kingdom capital and religious centre, My Son and the Bustle of Saigon

Tour itinerary

You will be met at the airport by your English speaking guide and transfer to your hotel in downtown Hanoi. Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a beautiful city of lakes, shaded boulevards and verdant public parks.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Distance Noi Bai Airport – Hanoi Central: 30 km => 50 minute transfer

Hotels:

08:00 am. In the morning we will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Museum, the One Pillar Pagoda, the French colonial styled Presidential Palace and the historical Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, built in 1070 in honor of Confucius.

In the afternoon we will see the Museum of Ethnology, then visit Hoan Kiem Lake (The Restored Sword Lake) and the Ngoc Son Temple, which is on an island in the northern part of the lake. We will enjoy a Cyclo tour along the narrow streets of the Old Quarter of Hanoi.

In the evening we will attend a traditional Water Puppet show. This art originates from rural festivals in Vietnam. The artists – men and women – stand waist deep in the water to manipulate the puppets, making them move about, talk and laugh and even dance on the surface of the water. The audience is meant to experience the atmosphere of a village festival.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Note:Please kindly take note that Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (the inside) will be opened only in the morning. It will be closed every Monday and Friday. Besides the outside of Ho chi Minh Mausoleum, you can still visit Ba Dinh square, Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s House on stilt, One pillar pagoda as normal. Museum of Ethnography also closed every Monday

Hotels:

08:00 am. After breakfast, drive to Halong Bay (3.5 hours), a UNESCO World Heritage site. Whoever comes to Vietnam should not miss the chance to visit Halong Bay, a picturesque blend of harmonious transition between the mountains and the sea.

Halong Bay is in the Bac Bo (Tonkin) gulf and stretches over an area of 1,500 km2 with three thousand green islands that look like jewels. Upon arrival at the harbor we will embark on a junk. We will enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on the boat while experiencing the majestic beauty of Halong Bay. The junk is a wooden sailboat designed in a traditional Vietnamese style while offering a full range of modern amenities. Visit the fascinating Dau Go Cave called “The Cave of Marvels” and Thien Cung Cave, the “Heavenly Palace cave” surrounded by spectacular stalactites and stalagmites.

After dinner, enjoy fishing with local fishermen. The reflection of the limestone outcrops, the sight of fishing boats lit up in the darkness; enjoy these precious moments in one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world.

Hotels:

08:00 am. After breakfast, transfer to the airport and take the short flight to Da Nang,

On arrival Da Nang, You will meet Guide and driver for transfer Hoi An and enjoy a walking tour of Hoi An Old Town. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky old house, a handicraft market where you can see the artists at work making beautiful silk lanterns, the Cantonese Assembly Hall, temples and pagodas in the Chinese architectural style, and the large colorful market.

In the late afternoon take a boat trip on the Thu Bon River to enjoy the sunset.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Distance:Hanoi Central-Noi Bai Airport: 30 km => 50 minute transfer

Da Nang Airport- Hoi An: 30 km => 1 hour transfer

Hotels:

08:00 am. In the afternoon, pick up from hotel in Hoi An. A half day trip to visit the former Champa Kingdom capital and religious centre, My Son. My Son was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty, between the 4th and 12th centuries. My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 70 architectural works. They include temples and towers with complicated red brick designs that connect to each other.

In the afternoon, free time at your leisure.

Overnight in Hoi An

Hotels:

08:00 am. After breakfast, transfer to Danang airport and a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). On arrival we will enjoy a city tour to visit the Reunification Palace, Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the beautiful French-style Post Office with its glass canopy and iron structure designed by Gustave Eiffel. Then, continue to Cholon, the Chinese quarter, and see Binh Tay Market with its big clock tower in the centre. Discover the Thien Hau Pagoda, build by the Cantonese congregation in the 19th century. Evening at leisure.

Tips & personal expenses. Personal insurance. Any service not clearly mentioned in the program

Cancellation Policy

a. Cancellations must be advised by email / fax b. The cancellation fees will apply:

Cancelation 30 days prior to arrival date: USD 50 per person will be charged.

Cancelation from 20 days to 30 days prior to arrival date: 30% of total invoice amount will be charged

Cancelation from 10 days to 20 days prior to arrival date: 50% of total invoice amount will be charged

Cancelation less than 10 days prior to arrival date or no-show: 100% of total invoice invoice amount will be charged

Cancellation Policy

a. Cancellations must be advised by email / fax b. The cancellation fees will apply:

Cancelation 30 days prior to arrival date: USD 50 per person will be charged.

Cancelation from 20 days to 30 days prior to arrival date: 30% of total invoice amount will be charged

Cancelation from 10 days to 20 days prior to arrival date: 50% of total invoice amount will be charged

Cancelation less than 10 days prior to arrival date or no-show: 100% of total invoice invoice amount will be charged

Confirmation Policy

All of our services are to be booked with Explore Real Asia (in short ERA) in Hanoi. A deposit of at least 30% of the tour price per person is required upon a confirmation of your booking. After we received your deposit or full payment, we will issue our service voucher and send to you by e-mail or fax together with our invoice or receipt of your payment

Confirmation Policy

All of our services are to be booked with Explore Real Asia (in short ERA) in Hanoi. A deposit of at least 30% of the tour price per person is required upon a confirmation of your booking. After we received your deposit or full payment, we will issue our service voucher and send to you by e-mail or fax together with our invoice or receipt of your payment

Price In USD (in a private tour for a group of 2 adults)

PRICE IN USD PER PAX (in a private tour for a group of 2adults) –Except Holiday Vietnam

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Reviews for Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hoi An – Saigon

Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this trip

5

Mr Mohammad Hehdi
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Iran
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17 August, 2017

(All service Exellent : driver are professional ( with smile, kindly,and on time.) Hotel is good & confort .we enjoy to my stay in Vietnam so much . As a Guide & work in South East Asia Market. I prefer to .. More

(All service Exellent : driver are professional ( with smile, kindly,and on time.) Hotel is good & confort .we enjoy to my stay in Vietnam so much . As a Guide & work in South East Asia Market. I prefer to have group in Vietnam.: Culture & People so nice. Also the quality of offering service is so good . I like all my guide work with me. They are honest, feeling responsibility and ready to help . hope come back ( Again soon to Vietnam , again with my another group with Era Agency Less